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Peer reviewedToseland, Ronald W.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Studied effects of professionally led and peer-led family caregiver groups (N=56) on psychological functioning, informal support networks, and positive personal changes in handling of caregiver role. Found professionally led groups produced greatest psychological functioning improvement and peer-led groups produced greatest increases in informal…
Descriptors: Adult Children, Coping, Family Caregivers, Frail Elderly
